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Biographical Note: Praise for The Enchanted Greenhouse A New York TImes, USA Today, and indie bestseller! "If the words 'cottagecore fantasy romance' sound appealing, this is the fall book for you. Durst's cheerful, unapologetically low-stakes novel is an exemplar of the literary subgenre." -- The New York Times "Expect slow days in a sleepy coastal village, baked goods, winged kittens, a sentient spider plant, and a hot man who builds bookshelves for our heroine. I, for one, couldn't ask for more." --Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches "Those who come for the cheery aesthetic and celebration of everyday successes... will find this utterly delightful."-- Publisher's Weekly "A story full of love, magic, plants, books, and mutual aid, for those who love to see heroes fight for a gentle life and a cozy corner of the world to call their own." -- Booklist "Kindness is king in this soft and breezy low-stakes cottagecore fantasy."-- Kirkus "As comforting as homemade jam on a fresh baked muffin!" --Rebecca Thorne, author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea "Thoroughly enchanting!" --Heather Webber, USA Today bestselling author " The Spellshop is about believing in the kindness of people, even when you've seen nothing but cruelty." --J.R. Dawson, author of The First Bright Thing "Reading this book was like sitting in the sun, watching bees in the foxgloves; I finished the book smiling." --Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale Praise for Sea of Charms Featured in The New York Times's "The Novels Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026"! "Oh, is Sarah Beth Durst good at writing imaginative magical worlds! A really beautiful book that made my heart melt." --Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen Brief Description: "New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst invites you to her new standalone novel nestled on a far-away island brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes, and honeyed love. The hardcover edition features beautiful sprayed edges. Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alyssium. This should have been the end of her story . . . Yet one day, Terlu wakes in the cold of winter on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. She's starving and freezing, and the only other human on the island is a grumpy gardener. To her surprise, he offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes, and freshly baked honey cakes-at least until she's ready to sail home. But Terlu can't return home and doesn't want to-the greenhouses are a dream come true, each more wondrous than the next. When she learns that the magic that sustains them is failing-causing the death of everything within them-Terlu knows she must help. Even if that means breaking the law again. This time, though, she isn't alone. Assisted by the gardener and a sentient rose, Terlu must unravel the secrets of a long-dead sorcerer if she wants to save the island-and have a fresh chance at happiness and love. Funny, kind, and forgiving, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a story about giving second chances-to others and to yourself"-- Brief Description: "Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alyssium. This should have been the end of her story... Yet one day, Terlu wakes in the cold of winter on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. She's starving and freezing, and the only other human on the island is a grumpy gardener. To her surprise, he offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes, and freshly baked honey cakes-at least until she's ready to sail home. But Terlu can't return home and doesn't want to-the greenhouses are a dream come true, each more wondrous than the next. When she learns that the magic that sustains them is failing-causing the death of everything within them-Terlu knows she must help. Even if that means breaking the law again. This time, though, she isn't alone. Assisted by the gardener and a sentient rose, Terlu must unravel the secrets of a long-dead sorcerer if she wants to save the island-and have a fresh chance at happiness and love. Funny, kind, and forgiving, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a story about giving second chances-to others and to yourself"-- Publisher Marketing: AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY AND INDIE BESTSELLER! Standalone romance Grumpy x sunshine Magical creatures Just one cottage Bramble books by Sarah Beth Durst The Spellshop series The Spellshop The Enchanted Greenhouse Sea of Charms The Magical Cheese Emporium Review Citations:
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